A Window to the World

De: Susan Meissner

Narrado por: Tavia Gilbert

Here is the dramatic story of two young girls, Megan and Jen, who meet in first grade and quickly become inseparable friends.

Inseparable, that is, until one of them is snatched away by kidnappers as the other young girl watches helplessly. The remaining child grows up with the haunting memory of her friend's abduction...and absence from her life. Then, 16 years later, the stunning truth of the disappearance is revealed. And once again, lives are changed forever.

This wonderful and heartrending second novel endears the listener to every character in this intriguing story. A testament to God's ability to "work all things together for good". A smashing follow-up to the author's well-received first novel, Why the Sky Is Blue.

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Perfect, perfect, perfect!

Cannot say enough about Meghan, Jen, Charlie or David. Listen to their story, you will not be sorry.

Not up to Meissner's Standards

I first read a Susan Meissner novel in 2007, and eagerly snapped up her backlist at the time. Rereading such books now that they are finally released on audio has given me an opportunity to see how my viewpoint on Christian literature has changed.
Meissner has a way of interjecting real life into her novels without making them overly preachy. However, I found this book (more than others she's written) seems to preach more awkwardly and otherwise miss the mark. Tavia Gilbert's narration was somewhat over-dramatic, though her children's voices were particularly well-done (if annoying). I found Megan to be a weak character, never having to stand on her own, moving from one safety net to another... and that never changed. I never understood how she reached the faith conclusions she did, and she was such a loner that I never really did understand why... All of her friends her age were boys, and never again develops a healthy relationship with a girl her age.
And that ending... GAAAAH!
Meissner is certainly a writer to watch. Her more recent novels are much more mainstream and commercial, but her earlier books are generally good Christian fiction that don't tidy up neatly, sermonize, or otherwise fall into "Jesus is my BEST FRIEND!" territory. Unfortunately, "A Window to the World" falls into all three traps.

Kind of a mish mash

I divided the book into three parts, a good beginning, an insufferably tedious, long middle and an anticlimactic end. Ok for a cross country airplane trip but I’m glad I didn’t use a credit for it. I rather recommend Meissners book, “why the Sky is Blue”

Loved it…

Made me think about the disappointments in my own life, then realize how they shaped the blessings. Wonderful listen

Great Book

Well developed characters and plot. Beautiful story about Gods grace through difficult times. Loved that it was free on audible.